“While no segment is going to be immune, more economically sensitive sectors such as consumer discretionary and industrials are expected to be most affected by reduced consumer demand and higher operating costs. The recent period of post-pandemic supply chain disruptions is probably a good preview of things to come as the deeply integrated global economy undergoes a major rebalancing act.”
Each quarter, Julie Kutasov, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst provides an update on the performance of the Small Cap Quality Value strategy and shares her market outlook. Listen to her most recent episode where Julie recaps market activity during 1Q 2025, focusing on these areas:
- Investor concerns about the potential impact of tariffs particularly considering that the economy had already been showing signs of weakness
- Primary contributors and detractors to the Small Cap Quality Value strategy
- The inflationary nature of tariffs and a potential impact on consumer spending
For more insights, read our 1Q 2025 Commentary or subscribe to KayneCast where we provide the latest updates from the KAR Investment Team on our investment strategies.
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